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Okay, Part 2 is done. Tyler is at some of his goofy best in this video. There's a lot of footage of the rock shelter below the intersection of Rough Trail and Pinch-em-tight where we saw several salamanders in the stream there. The overlook is near "Initial Rock" where Maddie got to lounge last year, but the incoming storm cut our visit short.

"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver

It's a tradition that I hope lasts a long time. No worries in the short term--they won't let me off the hook!

Originally Posted by slowhike

Nice job on filming & editing the video! And nice trip for you & the little guy!

Thanks! It was a nice little trip for sure....

Originally Posted by krugd

Nice report, Scott. It sure looks like you both had a good time. Hopefully Tyler will want to continue the tradition for a long time. With the additional good time he had at the RRG hang, it might be tough for you to get out without him!

I was impressed with how well both the kids hiked into the gorge on the RRG hang. Keep up the good parenting!

(Waiting patiently for you RRG video. )

Thanks for the compliments, Don! I'm very proud of my kids, and they do love backpacking. RRG video is next on the list!

Originally Posted by Hawk-eye

I was tickled to see this earlier on your YouTube Channel ... good stuff and a fine looking lad. Can't wait to see part two!

Saw your comment, Hawk-eye, thanks! Part 2 is up now....

Originally Posted by gargoyle

Good stuff Bonsai. Happy Birthday Tyler!

Thanks! I'll tell him for you.

--Scott <><

"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver

Take heart - I started my son & daughter camping at less than a year and backpacking around nine. They are 14 and 15 now and still go, just less often. My son just "graduated" from 8th grade and often is embarrassed by Dad (and/or Mom). But he wants to go on a "roadtrip", with just me, from New Jersey to Colorado to climb Mt. Sopris north of Aspen. He wants to go while there is snow on the mountain. Seems he's not so interested in getting ready for a single night out but is willing to drive 2000 miles each way (or ride is a better description...) to climb a "big mountain". At least he still wants to go. I hope Tyler and Maddie continue to love time in the outdoors with Dad.

Great story, Jay--I'm sure there will be "bumps in the road," but I think that the foundation I'm laying will stay with them. Let me know how the mountain climb works out!

Originally Posted by swampfox

That's just too cool.
Looks like a great time.

Glad you enjoyed it, and yes it was....

Originally Posted by Trout

Good for you and Tyler.

Thanks, Trout!

--Scott <><

"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver

Good deal! Taylor really enjoyed Maddie's video so we'll have to watch Tyler's this evening.

Tyler and Maddie said to ask you to tell Taylor "Hi" and that they had fun playing with him. Hope you enjoy the videos!

Originally Posted by Shug

Happy Birthday Tyler ...... I got to spend mine backpacking too. The best Birthday ever.
I had a Fruit Cake ........
Shug

You should have seen the look on Tyler's face when he saw that "Mr. Shug" told him Happy Birthday... Priceless. Thanks.

--Scott <><

"I fish because I love to; because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful... because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience...." --Robert Traver